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City Life

No Blogging Allowed?

March 9, 2010

I’ve started to notice a few other hiking blogs pop up here in Southern California, which is a great sign that people are out there enjoying our trails. Hopefully, it won’t get crowded enough that people will have to start putting up signs like this in our forests:
Via Wicked Outdoorsy.

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The Best Summer Internship Ever

March 5, 2010

Internships are often a foot-in-the-door for future employment. While most of them consist of making coffee, filing papers, and generally performing the duties of an indentured servant, the Sierra Club is offering one lucky young person the chance to have what they are calling “The Best Summer Internship Ever” — and I think you’ll [...]

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Hiking in Hollywood

March 4, 2010

Apparently this skeletonized version of an Oscar statue is hanging out near the summit of Runyon Canyon right now.

Chances are, it probably won’t stay up long – so if you want to pretend you just won the world’s biggest Oscar, now’s your chance!
via Losanjealous.

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Whitney Clinic and Anza-Borrego Movie at A16

February 3, 2010

In case you missed the last Whitney clinic at REI, our local outfitters at Adventure 16 will be holding their version in the West LA store on Friday, February 5th. Whitney expert Kurt Wedberg will be leading the informational session in store, and they’ll have permit applications on hand just in case you [...]

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L.A.’s Best Post-Rain Hikes

January 22, 2010

For those of you new to hiking or new to hiking in Los Angeles, you are in for a treat this weekend – because hands down the absolute BEST time to hike in Los Angeles is right after a winter rainstorm.
The rain has a lot of effects on SoCal trails. Obviously, if it rains [...]

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Astronomy Night at Charmlee

January 15, 2010

Tonight at 6:30, Charmlee Wilderness Park will host a free stargazing hike (parking is $4). The City of Malibu will provide a telescope, but if you’ve got your own or a set of binoculars, feel free to bring them along to take advantage of some clear winter skies.
If you can’t make it out tonight, [...]

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Patagonia Winter Sale

January 15, 2010

Just in time for a series of winter storms next week that might dump as much as four feet of snow in the higher mountains, Patagonia is clearing out its fall and winter gear to make room for the spring lineup, offering up to 30% off jackets, pants, sweaters, socks, and baselayers.

The sale only lasts [...]

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LA Times’ Four Favorite SoCal Getaways

January 14, 2010

The LA Times Daily Travel & Deal Blog just posted its four favorite Southern California weekend getaways, and managed to tailor them for both the budget-conscious and the outdoorsy Angelenos.
There’s great hiking at three of the four destinations, which include Channel Islands National Park and the town of Idyllwild, which is right at the doorstep [...]

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Mount Whitney Classes

January 13, 2010

I already posted this on Twitter and Facebook, but if you’re interested in learning more about tackling the tallest mountain in the lower 48, you’ll want to head to the Santa Monica REI tonight at 7PM for a free presentation on the basics, including gear, food, routes, and how to best snag one of those [...]

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REI’s January Clearance

January 8, 2010

The REI January Clearance is on this weekend, offering 30-40% off. It’s a good chance to stock on some new mid-season winter gear, or to replace an older item on its last hiking legs … also, your first chance to use that dividend check!

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